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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 354.11 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 354.11 and 240.21 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 354.11 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/354.11 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 354.11 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 85,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059.56/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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