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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 492.32 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 492.32 and 240.71 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 492.32 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/492.32 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 492.32 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 118,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,504.49/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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