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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 433.62 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 433.62 and 240.96 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 433.62 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/433.62 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 433.62 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 104,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,485.08/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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