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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 463.40 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 463.40 and 240.12 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 463.40 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/463.40 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 463.40 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 111,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,271.61/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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