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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 466.25 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 466.25 and 240.35 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 466.25 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/466.25 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 466.25 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 112,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,059.65/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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