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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.24 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.24 and 248.06 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.24 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.24 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.24 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 96,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,802.93/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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