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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.28 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.28 and 240 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.28 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.28 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.28 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 90,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,547.20/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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