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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 389.42 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 389.42 and 231.70 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 389.42 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/389.42 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 389.42 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 90,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,228.22/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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