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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 451.76 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 451.76 and 240.64 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 451.76 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/451.76 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 451.76 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 108,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711.53/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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