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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 499.06 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 499.06 and 240.67 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 499.06 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/499.06 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 499.06 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 120,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,109.69/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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