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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 491.94 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 491.94 and 240.39 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 491.94 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/491.94 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 491.94 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 118,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,257.46/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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