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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 359.97 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 359.97 and 248.89 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 359.97 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/359.97 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 359.97 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 89,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591.13/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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