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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.52 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.52 and 237.54 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.52 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.52 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.52 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 92,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.12/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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