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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 458.50 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 458.50 and 260.22 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 458.50 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/458.50 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 458.50 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 119,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,310.87/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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