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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 386.88 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 386.88 and 240.52 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 386.88 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/386.88 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 386.88 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 93,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,052.38/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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