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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 359.94 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 359.94 and 245.08 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 359.94 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/359.94 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 359.94 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 88,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,214.10/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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