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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 359.36 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 359.36 and 219.04 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 359.36 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/359.36 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 359.36 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 78,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,714.21/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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