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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 381.38 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 381.38 and 240.39 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 381.38 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/381.38 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 381.38 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 91,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,678.74/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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