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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 359.33 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 359.33 and 230.55 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 359.33 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/359.33 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 359.33 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 82,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,843.53/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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