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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.71 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.71 and 240.81 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.71 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.71 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.71 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 118,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,648.29/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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