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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 395.43 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 395.43 and 240.11 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 395.43 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/395.43 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 395.43 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 94,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,947.36/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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