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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 521.53 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 521.53 and 240.16 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 521.53 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/521.53 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 521.53 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 125,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,250.64/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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