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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 462.98 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 462.98 and 240.14 is: 359.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 462.98 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/462.98 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 462.98 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 111,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,176.50/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.86

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