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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 382.31 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 382.31 and 240.02 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 382.31 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/382.31 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 382.31 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 91,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,762.05/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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