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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 492.30 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 492.30 and 240.60 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 492.30 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/492.30 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 492.30 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 118,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,447.38/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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