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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 358.16 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 358.16 and 232.45 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 358.16 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/358.16 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 358.16 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 83,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,253.55/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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