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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 457.80 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 457.80 and 240.30 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 457.80 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/457.80 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 457.80 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 110,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,009.34/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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