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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.94 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.94 and 240.99 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.94 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.94 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.94 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 111,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,804.90/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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