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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 396.82 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 396.82 and 240.34 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 396.82 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/396.82 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 396.82 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 95,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,371.72/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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