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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 460.80 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 460.80 and 240.76 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 460.80 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/460.80 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 460.80 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 110,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,942.21/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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