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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 433.56 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 433.56 and 240.67 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 433.56 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/433.56 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 433.56 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 104,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,344.89/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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