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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.42 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.42 and 240.16 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.42 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.42 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.42 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 112,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,495.75/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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