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