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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 416.40 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 416.40 and 240.18 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 416.40 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/416.40 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 416.40 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 100,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,010.95/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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