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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 464.00 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 464.00 and 240.57 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 464.00 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/464.00 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 464.00 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 111,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,623.28/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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