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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 497.77 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 497.77 and 240.47 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 497.77 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/497.77 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 497.77 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 119,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,699.40/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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