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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 382 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 382 and 240 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 382 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/382 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 382 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 91,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,680/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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