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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 390.20 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 390.20 and 234.28 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 390.20 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/390.20 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 390.20 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 91,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416.06/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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