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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 496.96 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 496.96 and 240.64 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 496.96 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/496.96 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 496.96 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 119,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,588.45/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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