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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 401.12 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 401.12 and 240.60 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 401.12 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/401.12 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 401.12 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 96,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,510.68/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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