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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.28 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.28 and 240.66 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.28 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.28 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.28 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 128,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,579.82/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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