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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 359.52 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 359.52 and 214.24 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 359.52 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/359.52 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 359.52 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 77,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,023.56/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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