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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 433.29 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 433.29 and 240.01 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 433.29 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/433.29 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 433.29 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 103,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,993.93/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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