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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 524.54 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 524.54 and 240.19 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 524.54 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/524.54 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 524.54 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 125,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,988.55/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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