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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 391.62 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 391.62 and 240.08 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 391.62 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/391.62 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 391.62 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 94,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,020.13/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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