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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.68 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.68 and 240.45 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.68 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.68 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.68 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 111,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,491.86/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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