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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.23 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.23 and 240.84 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.23 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.23 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.23 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 111,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,564.31/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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