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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.78 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.78 and 225.86 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.78 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.78 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.78 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 81,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,256.98/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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