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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 380.75 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 380.75 and 240.29 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 380.75 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/380.75 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 380.75 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 91,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,489.22/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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