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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.28 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.28 and 240.62 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.28 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.28 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.28 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 110,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,028.13/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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