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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.29 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.29 and 237.47 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.29 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.29 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.29 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 92,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,679.03/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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