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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 360.28 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 360.28 and 231.36 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 360.28 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/360.28 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 360.28 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 83,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,354.38/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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