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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 417.99 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 417.99 and 240.77 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 417.99 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/417.99 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 417.99 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 100,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,639.45/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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