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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.83, 1,400.66 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.83, 1,400.66 and 240.48 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.83 : 1,400.66 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.83/1,400.66 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.83x = 1,400.66 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.83x = 336,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,829.51/933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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