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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.78, 434.17 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.78, 434.17 and 240.97 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.78 : 434.17 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.78/434.17 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.78x = 434.17 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.78x = 104,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,621.94/314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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