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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 463.80 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 463.80 and 240.53 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 463.80 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/463.80 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 463.80 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 111,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,557.81/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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