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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 388.19 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 388.19 and 232.42 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 388.19 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/388.19 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 388.19 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 90,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,221.18/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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