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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 359.83 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 359.83 and 216.77 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 359.83 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/359.83 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 359.83 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 78,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,000.71/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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