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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 361.56 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 361.56 and 240.96 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 361.56 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/361.56 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 361.56 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 87,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,121.50/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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