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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 378.71 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 378.71 and 240 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 378.71 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/378.71 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 378.71 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 90,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,890.40/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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