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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 358.70 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 358.70 and 225.62 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 358.70 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/358.70 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 358.70 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 80,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,930.22/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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