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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 358.52 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 358.52 and 242.86 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 358.52 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/358.52 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 358.52 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 87,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,070.17/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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