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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.42 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.42 and 239.73 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.42 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.42 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.42 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 86,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,163.76/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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