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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,400.28 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,400.28 and 240.20 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,400.28 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,400.28 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,400.28 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 336,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,347.26/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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