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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 416.80 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 416.80 and 260.26 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 416.80 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/416.80 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 416.80 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 108,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,474.28/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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