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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 347.76 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 347.76 and 240.60 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 347.76 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/347.76 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 347.76 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 83,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671.06/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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