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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 464.36 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 464.36 and 240.93 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 464.36 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/464.36 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 464.36 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 111,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878.25/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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