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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 463.58 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 463.58 and 240.50 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 463.58 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/463.58 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 463.58 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 111,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,487.47/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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