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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 422.94 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 422.94 and 260.16 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 422.94 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/422.94 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 422.94 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 110,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,032.07/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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