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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 359.48 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 359.48 and 239.60 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 359.48 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/359.48 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 359.48 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 86,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,131.41/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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