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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 390.84 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 390.84 and 238.18 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 390.84 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/390.84 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 390.84 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 93,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,090.27/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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