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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 451.27 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 451.27 and 240.28 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 451.27 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/451.27 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 451.27 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 108,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,432.02/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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