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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 392.88 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 392.88 and 238.65 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 392.88 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/392.88 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 392.88 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 93,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760.81/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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