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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.07 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.07 and 232.11 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.07 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.07 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.07 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 90,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539.15/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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