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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 386.28 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 386.28 and 240.06 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 386.28 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/386.28 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 386.28 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 92,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,730.38/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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