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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 492.64 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 492.64 and 240.63 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 492.64 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/492.64 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 492.64 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 118,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,543.96/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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