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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 390.60 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 390.60 and 220.20 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 390.60 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/390.60 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 390.60 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 86,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,010.12/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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