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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 462.88 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 462.88 and 240.14 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 462.88 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/462.88 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 462.88 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 111,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,156.00/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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