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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 357.71 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 357.71 and 240.24 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 357.71 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/357.71 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 357.71 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 85,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,936.25/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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