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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 378.88 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 378.88 and 240.21 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 378.88 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/378.88 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 378.88 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 91,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,010.76/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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