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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 492.74 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 492.74 and 240.58 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 492.74 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/492.74 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 492.74 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 118,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,543.39/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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