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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.55 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.55 and 235.74 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.55 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.55 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.55 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 84,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760.32/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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