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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 413.06 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 413.06 and 240.44 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 413.06 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/413.06 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 413.06 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 99,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,312.88/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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