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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 390.84 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 390.84 and 230.39 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 390.84 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/390.84 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 390.84 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 90,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045.63/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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