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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 357.36 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 357.36 and 240.52 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 357.36 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/357.36 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 357.36 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 85,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,951.02/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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