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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.12 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.12 and 240.48 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.12 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.12 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.12 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 83,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234.94/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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