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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.55 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.55 and 240.55 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.55 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.55 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.55 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 118,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,482.90/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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