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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 466.59 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 466.59 and 240.07 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 466.59 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/466.59 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 466.59 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 112,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,011.93/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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