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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 359.80 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 359.80 and 221.57 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 359.80 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/359.80 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 359.80 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 79,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717.98/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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