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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.97 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.97 and 240.42 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.97 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.97 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.97 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 91,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,592.81/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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