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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.54 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.54 and 240.48 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.54 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.54 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.54 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 118,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,446.02/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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