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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 389.80 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 389.80 and 240.26 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 389.80 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/389.80 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 389.80 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 93,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.70/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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