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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 467.48 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 467.48 and 240.83 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 467.48 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/467.48 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 467.48 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 112,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,581.47/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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