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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 429.27 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 429.27 and 240.93 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 429.27 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/429.27 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 429.27 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 103,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,424.02/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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