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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 525.06 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 525.06 and 240.68 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 525.06 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/525.06 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 525.06 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 126,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,368.82/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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