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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 390.09 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 390.09 and 232.12 is: 347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 390.09 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/390.09 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 390.09 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 90,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,549.05/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.77

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