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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 347.55 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 347.55 and 240.50 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 347.55 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/347.55 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 347.55 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 83,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.04/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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