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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 417.90 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 417.90 and 240.71 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 417.90 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/417.90 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 417.90 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 100,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,590.62/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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