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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 496.84 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 496.84 and 240.21 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 496.84 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/496.84 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 496.84 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 119,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,342.85/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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