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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.28 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.28 and 235.62 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.28 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.28 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.28 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 84,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653.55/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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