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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 391.17 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 391.17 and 235.84 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 391.17 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/391.17 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 391.17 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 92,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,253.92/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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