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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 388.76 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 388.76 and 248.48 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 388.76 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/388.76 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 388.76 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 96,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,599.08/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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