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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 466.72 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 466.72 and 240.40 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 466.72 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/466.72 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 466.72 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 112,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199.49/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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