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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 407.26 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 407.26 and 240.71 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 407.26 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/407.26 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 407.26 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 98,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030.35/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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