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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 533.69 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 533.69 and 240.11 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 533.69 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/533.69 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 533.69 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 128,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,146.34/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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