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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.32 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.32 and 240.72 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.32 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.32 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.32 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 102,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,864.47/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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