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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 462.51 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 462.51 and 240.40 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 462.51 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/462.51 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 462.51 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 111,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.40/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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