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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 466.38 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 466.38 and 240.12 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 466.38 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/466.38 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 466.38 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 111,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,987.17/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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