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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.05 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.05 and 240.54 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.05 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.05 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.05 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 99,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,352.98/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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