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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 407.51 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 407.51 and 240.86 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 407.51 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/407.51 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 407.51 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 98,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,150.52/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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