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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 452.01 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 452.01 and 240.54 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 452.01 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/452.01 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 452.01 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 108,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,725.69/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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