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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 467.82 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 467.82 and 240.04 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 467.82 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/467.82 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 467.82 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 112,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,295.51/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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