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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 467.35 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 467.35 and 240.73 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 467.35 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/467.35 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 467.35 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 112,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,505.17/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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