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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 382.23 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 382.23 and 240.16 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 382.23 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/382.23 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 382.23 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 91,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,794.45/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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