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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.55 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.55 and 240.18 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.55 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.55 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.55 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 125,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,986.42/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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