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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 533.54 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 533.54 and 240.08 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 533.54 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/533.54 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 533.54 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 128,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,092.28/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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