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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 466.40 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 466.40 and 240 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 466.40 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/466.40 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 466.40 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 111,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,936/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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