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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 407.22 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 407.22 and 260.32 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 407.22 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/407.22 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 407.22 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 106,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,007.51/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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