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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 358.28 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 358.28 and 251.94 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 358.28 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/358.28 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 358.28 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 90,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,265.06/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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