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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 525.40 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 525.40 and 240.85 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 525.40 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/525.40 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 525.40 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 126,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,542.64/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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