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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 359.04 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 359.04 and 244.52 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 359.04 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/359.04 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 359.04 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 87,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792.46/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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