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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.64 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.64 and 240 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.64 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.64 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.64 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 119,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,193.60/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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