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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 534.75 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 534.75 and 240.83 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 534.75 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/534.75 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 534.75 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 128,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,779.96/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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