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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 533.97 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 533.97 and 240.12 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 533.97 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/533.97 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 533.97 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 128,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,216.88/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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