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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 498.12 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 498.12 and 240.96 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 498.12 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/498.12 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 498.12 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 120,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,027.00/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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