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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 353.70 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 353.70 and 240.64 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 353.70 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/353.70 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 353.70 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 85,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,114.37/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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