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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.47 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.47 and 240.21 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.47 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.47 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.47 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 119,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,977.69/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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