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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 349.84 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 349.84 and 240.88 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 349.84 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/349.84 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 349.84 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 84,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269.46/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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