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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 462.89 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 462.89 and 240.66 is: 361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 462.89 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/462.89 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 462.89 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 111,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,399.71/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.24

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