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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 499.43 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 499.43 and 240.47 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 499.43 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/499.43 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 499.43 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 120,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,095.43/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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