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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 533.39 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 533.39 and 240.51 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 533.39 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/533.39 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 533.39 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 128,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.43/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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