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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 450.89 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 450.89 and 240.04 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 450.89 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/450.89 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 450.89 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 108,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,229.38/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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