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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 463.60 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 463.60 and 240.76 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 463.60 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/463.60 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 463.60 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 111,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,616.34/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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