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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 390.30 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 390.30 and 238.33 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 390.30 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/390.30 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 390.30 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 93,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,020.20/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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