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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 348 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 348 and 240 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 348 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/348 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 348 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 83,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,520/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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