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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 392.44 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 392.44 and 242.70 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 392.44 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/392.44 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 392.44 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 95,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,245.19/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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