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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 439.11 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 439.11 and 240.33 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 439.11 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/439.11 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 439.11 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 105,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,531.31/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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