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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 386.67 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 386.67 and 240 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 386.67 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/386.67 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 386.67 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 92,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,800.80/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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