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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 355.14 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 355.14 and 240.52 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 355.14 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/355.14 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 355.14 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 85,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.27/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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