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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 390.08 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 390.08 and 240.44 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 390.08 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/390.08 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 390.08 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 93,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791.51/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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