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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 415.89 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 415.89 and 260.33 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 415.89 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/415.89 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 415.89 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 108,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,266.56/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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