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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.58 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.58 and 240.08 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.58 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.58 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.58 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 97,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,851.81/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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