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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 389.25 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 389.25 and 240.55 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 389.25 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/389.25 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 389.25 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 93,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630.94/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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