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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 451.49 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 451.49 and 240.23 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 451.49 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/451.49 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 451.49 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 108,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,461.37/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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