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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 386.46 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 386.46 and 240.86 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 386.46 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/386.46 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 386.46 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 93,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,082.76/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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