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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 380.34 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 380.34 and 240.49 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 380.34 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/380.34 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 380.34 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 91,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,467.97/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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