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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.67, 390.52 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.67, 390.52 and 225.84 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.67 : 390.52 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.67/390.52 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.67x = 390.52 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.67x = 88,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194.59/260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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