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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 524.34 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 524.34 and 240.21 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 524.34 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/524.34 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 524.34 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 125,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,950.81/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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