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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 390.17 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 390.17 and 232.98 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 390.17 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/390.17 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 390.17 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 90,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,900.64/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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