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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.14 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.14 and 220.32 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.14 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.14 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.14 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 86,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,175.96/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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