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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.44 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.44 and 235.64 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.44 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.44 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.44 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 92,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,238.92/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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