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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.40 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.40 and 240.56 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.40 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.40 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.40 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 109,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,791.58/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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