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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.49 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.49 and 240.28 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.49 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.49 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.49 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 104,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,156.69/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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