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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.48 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.48 and 240.66 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.48 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.48 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.48 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 128,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,627.96/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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