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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 408.36 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 408.36 and 240.67 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 408.36 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/408.36 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 408.36 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 98,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,280.00/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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