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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 360.24 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 360.24 and 239 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 360.24 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/360.24 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 360.24 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 86,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,097.36/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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