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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 407.94 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 407.94 and 240.42 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 407.94 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/407.94 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 407.94 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 98,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,075.27/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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