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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 387.21 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 387.21 and 240.94 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 387.21 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/387.21 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 387.21 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 93,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,292.20/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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