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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 358.27 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 358.27 and 235.68 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 358.27 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/358.27 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 358.27 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 84,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,436.47/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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