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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 427.37 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 427.37 and 240.32 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 427.37 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/427.37 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 427.37 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 102,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,705.43/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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