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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.40 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.40 and 216.84 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.40 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.40 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.40 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 77,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,932.30/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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