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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 492.88 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 492.88 and 240.90 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 492.88 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/492.88 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 492.88 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 118,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,734.79/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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