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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 526.98 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 526.98 and 240.12 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 526.98 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/526.98 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 526.98 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 126,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,538.44/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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