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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.26 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.26 and 232.86 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.26 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.26 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.26 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 83,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656.70/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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