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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 361.43 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 361.43 and 246.84 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 361.43 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/361.43 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 361.43 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 89,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,213.47/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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