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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 337.67 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 337.67 and 240.71 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 337.67 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/337.67 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 337.67 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 81,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,279.34/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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