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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.81 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.81 and 240.44 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.81 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.81 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.81 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 108,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,390.50/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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