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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 395.42 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 395.42 and 240.30 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 395.42 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/395.42 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 395.42 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 95,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,019.43/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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