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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 426.48 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 426.48 and 240.48 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 426.48 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/426.48 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 426.48 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 102,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,559.91/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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