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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 533.30 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 533.30 and 240.11 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 533.30 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/533.30 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 533.30 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 128,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,046.80/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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