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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.33 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.33 and 240.13 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.33 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.33 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.33 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 111,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259.43/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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