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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 391.41 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 391.41 and 235.38 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 391.41 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/391.41 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 391.41 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 92,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.09/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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