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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 492.48 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 492.48 and 240.32 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 492.48 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/492.48 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 492.48 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 118,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,352.79/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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