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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.94 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.94 and 240.11 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.94 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.94 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.94 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 91,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,229.21/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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