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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 492.24 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 492.24 and 240.62 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 492.24 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/492.24 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 492.24 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 118,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,440.33/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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