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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 524.87 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 524.87 and 240.35 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 524.87 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/524.87 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 524.87 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 126,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,148.68/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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