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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 403.65 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 403.65 and 240.12 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 403.65 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/403.65 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 403.65 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 96,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.44/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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