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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 450.97 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 450.97 and 240.50 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 450.97 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/450.97 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 450.97 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 108,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,458.81/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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