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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 374.77 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 374.77 and 240.86 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 374.77 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/374.77 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 374.77 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 90,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,267.10/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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