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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 417.08 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 417.08 and 240.23 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 417.08 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/417.08 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 417.08 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 100,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,196.77/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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