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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 390.24 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 390.24 and 234.80 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 390.24 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/390.24 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 390.24 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 91,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,628.35/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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