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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.32 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.32 and 240.24 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.32 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.32 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.32 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 118,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,274.96/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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