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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 496.72 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 496.72 and 240.51 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 496.72 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/496.72 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 496.72 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 119,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,466.13/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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