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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 525.09 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 525.09 and 240.67 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 525.09 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/525.09 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 525.09 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 126,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,373.41/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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