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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 359.12 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 359.12 and 243.56 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 359.12 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/359.12 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 359.12 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 87,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465.38/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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