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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 462.30 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 462.30 and 240.04 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 462.30 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/462.30 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 462.30 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 110,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,970.49/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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