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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 358.71 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 358.71 and 245.66 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 358.71 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/358.71 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 358.71 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 88,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120.70/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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