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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 522.36 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 522.36 and 240.60 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 522.36 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/522.36 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 522.36 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 125,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,679.82/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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