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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.15 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.15 and 240.54 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.15 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.15 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.15 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 128,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,484.44/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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