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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 467.64 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 467.64 and 240.48 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 467.64 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/467.64 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 467.64 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 112,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,458.07/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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