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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.16 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.16 and 249.32 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.16 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.16 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.16 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 89,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,545.77/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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