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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.33 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.33 and 240.45 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.33 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.33 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.33 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 101,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,789.70/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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