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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 360.14 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 360.14 and 242.26 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 360.14 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/360.14 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 360.14 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 87,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,247.52/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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