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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 427.98 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 427.98 and 240.03 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 427.98 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/427.98 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 427.98 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 102,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,728.04/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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