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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 359.36 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 359.36 and 219.68 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 359.36 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/359.36 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 359.36 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 78,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,944.20/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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