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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.86 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.86 and 240.18 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.86 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.86 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.86 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 91,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,234.77/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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