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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 389.61 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 389.61 and 232.45 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 389.61 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/389.61 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 389.61 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 90,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,566.06/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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