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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 389.94 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 389.94 and 232.04 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 389.94 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/389.94 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 389.94 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 90,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,481.68/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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