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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 384 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 384 and 240.65 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 384 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/384 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 384 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 92,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,409.60/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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