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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 426.87 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 426.87 and 260.21 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 426.87 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/426.87 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 426.87 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 111,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076.91/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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