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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 399.49 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 399.49 and 240.56 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 399.49 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/399.49 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 399.49 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 96,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,098.72/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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