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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 407.25 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 407.25 and 240.06 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 407.25 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/407.25 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 407.25 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 97,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,764.44/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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