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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 523.05 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 523.05 and 240.46 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 523.05 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/523.05 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 523.05 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 125,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,772.60/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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