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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 390.36 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 390.36 and 244.40 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 390.36 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/390.36 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 390.36 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 95,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,403.98/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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