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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 467.67 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 467.67 and 240.76 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 467.67 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/467.67 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 467.67 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 112,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,596.23/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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