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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.48 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.48 and 240.64 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.48 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.48 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.48 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 109,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,847.35/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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