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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 391.44 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 391.44 and 215.04 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 391.44 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/391.44 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 391.44 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 84,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,175.26/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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