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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.20 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.20 and 240.32 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.20 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.20 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.20 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 96,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,897.02/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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