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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 475.92 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 475.92 and 240.33 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 475.92 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/475.92 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 475.92 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 114,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,377.85/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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