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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 360.24 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 360.24 and 212.28 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 360.24 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/360.24 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 360.24 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 76,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,471.75/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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