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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 390.64 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 390.64 and 215.04 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 390.64 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/390.64 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 390.64 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 84,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,003.23/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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