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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 360.76 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 360.76 and 246.23 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 360.76 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/360.76 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 360.76 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 88,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829.93/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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