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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 453.95 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 453.95 and 240.98 is: 361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 453.95 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/453.95 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 453.95 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 109,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,391.66/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.24

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