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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 468.79 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 468.79 and 240.21 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 468.79 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/468.79 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 468.79 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 112,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,608.05/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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