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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 418.26 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 418.26 and 240.91 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 418.26 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/418.26 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 418.26 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 100,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,764.64/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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