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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 358.85 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 358.85 and 258.91 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 358.85 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/358.85 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 358.85 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 92,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,909.85/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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