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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 498.08 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 498.08 and 240.12 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 498.08 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/498.08 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 498.08 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 119,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,598.97/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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