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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.95 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.95 and 240.54 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.95 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.95 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.95 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 94,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,279.65/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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