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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 426.76 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 426.76 and 240.82 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 426.76 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/426.76 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 426.76 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 102,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.34/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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