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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.52 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.52 and 240.71 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.52 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.52 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.52 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 119,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,758.04/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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