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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 388.80 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 388.80 and 237.56 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 388.80 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/388.80 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 388.80 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 92,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,363.33/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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