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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 533.67 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 533.67 and 240.69 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 533.67 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/533.67 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 533.67 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 128,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,449.03/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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