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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.20 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.20 and 240.36 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.20 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.20 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.20 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 111,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,334.75/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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