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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 389.71 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 389.71 and 235.59 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 389.71 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/389.71 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 389.71 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 91,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,811.19/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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