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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 525.06 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 525.06 and 240.45 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 525.06 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/525.06 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 525.06 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 126,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,250.68/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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