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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 492.42 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 492.42 and 240.35 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 492.42 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/492.42 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 492.42 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 118,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,350.68/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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