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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 421.82 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 421.82 and 240.25 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 421.82 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/421.82 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 421.82 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 101,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,342.26/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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