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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 534.10 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 534.10 and 240.40 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 534.10 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/534.10 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 534.10 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 128,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,397.64/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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