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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 534.98 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 534.98 and 240.95 is: 361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 534.98 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/534.98 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 534.98 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 128,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,902.23/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.24

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