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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 466.79 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 466.79 and 240.32 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 466.79 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/466.79 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 466.79 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 112,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,178.97/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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