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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 433.72 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 433.72 and 240.32 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 433.72 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/433.72 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 433.72 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 104,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232.98/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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