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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 388.17 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 388.17 and 242.82 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 388.17 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/388.17 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 388.17 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 94,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,255.44/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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