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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 432.66 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 432.66 and 240.07 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 432.66 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/432.66 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 432.66 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 103,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,868.69/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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