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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 417.07 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 417.07 and 240.14 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 417.07 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/417.07 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 417.07 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 100,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,155.63/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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