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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 359.81 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 359.81 and 252.20 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 359.81 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/359.81 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 359.81 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 90,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,744.08/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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