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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 388.96 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 388.96 and 231.38 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 388.96 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/388.96 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 388.96 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 89,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,996.89/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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