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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 408.69 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 408.69 and 240.86 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 408.69 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/408.69 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 408.69 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 98,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,435.03/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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