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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 492.14 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 492.14 and 240.16 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 492.14 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/492.14 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 492.14 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 118,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,189.88/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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