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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.38 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.38 and 240.12 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.38 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.38 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.38 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 101,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,181.77/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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