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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 439.61 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 439.61 and 240.03 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 439.61 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/439.61 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 439.61 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 105,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,518.39/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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