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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.85 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.85 and 240.22 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.85 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.85 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.85 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 109,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,504.29/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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