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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 378.95 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 378.95 and 240.44 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 378.95 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/378.95 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 378.95 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 91,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,114.74/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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