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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.47 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.47 and 240.06 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.47 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.47 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.47 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 111,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980.79/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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