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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 359.13 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 359.13 and 241.64 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 359.13 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/359.13 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 359.13 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 86,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,780.17/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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