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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 359.36 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 359.36 and 234.24 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 359.36 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/359.36 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 359.36 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 84,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,176.49/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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