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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 388.85 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 388.85 and 240.93 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 388.85 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/388.85 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 388.85 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 93,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,684.43/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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