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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.37 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.37 and 240.14 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.37 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.37 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.37 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 96,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,865.27/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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