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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.46 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.46 and 240.24 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.46 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.46 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.46 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 125,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,996.27/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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