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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 359.19 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 359.19 and 219.32 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 359.19 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/359.19 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 359.19 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 78,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.75/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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