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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 358.99 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 358.99 and 249.27 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 358.99 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/358.99 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 358.99 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 89,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,485.44/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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