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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 475.82 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 475.82 and 240.24 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 475.82 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/475.82 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 475.82 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 114,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,311.00/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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