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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 391.81 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 391.81 and 240.14 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 391.81 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/391.81 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 391.81 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 94,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,089.25/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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