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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 494.03 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 494.03 and 240.12 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 494.03 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/494.03 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 494.03 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 118,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,626.48/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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