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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 466.92 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 466.92 and 240.06 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 466.92 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/466.92 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 466.92 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 112,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,088.82/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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