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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 534.33 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 534.33 and 240.28 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 534.33 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/534.33 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 534.33 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 128,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,387.48/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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