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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 454.17 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 454.17 and 240.78 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 454.17 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/454.17 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 454.17 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 109,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,355.05/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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