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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 359.72 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 359.72 and 214.11 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 359.72 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/359.72 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 359.72 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 77,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,018.58/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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