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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.28 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.28 and 240.48 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.28 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.28 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.28 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 119,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,585.89/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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