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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 357.23 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 357.23 and 260.08 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 357.23 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/357.23 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 357.23 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 92,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,908.38/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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