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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 360.42 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 360.42 and 217 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 360.42 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/360.42 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 360.42 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 78,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,211.14/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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