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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 467.34 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 467.34 and 240.54 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 467.34 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/467.34 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 467.34 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 112,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,413.96/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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