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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 465.83 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 465.83 and 240.02 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 465.83 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/465.83 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 465.83 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 111,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,808.52/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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