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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 407.66 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 407.66 and 240.03 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 407.66 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/407.66 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 407.66 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 97,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,849.43/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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