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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 389.55 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 389.55 and 240.62 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 389.55 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/389.55 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 389.55 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 93,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,730.37/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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