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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.81, 421.20 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.81, 421.20 and 240.20 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.81 : 421.20 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.81/421.20 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.81x = 421.20 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.81x = 101,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,171.71/305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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