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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 388.18 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 388.18 and 240.94 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 388.18 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/388.18 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 388.18 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 93,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,528.09/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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