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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 524.61 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 524.61 and 240.30 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 524.61 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/524.61 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 524.61 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 126,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,063.78/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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