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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 357.66 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 357.66 and 235.08 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 357.66 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/357.66 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 357.66 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 84,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,078.71/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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