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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 413.16 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 413.16 and 240.74 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 413.16 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/413.16 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 413.16 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 99,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,464.14/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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