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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 391.11 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 391.11 and 236.71 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 391.11 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/391.11 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 391.11 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 92,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,579.65/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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