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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 494.34 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 494.34 and 240.21 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 494.34 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/494.34 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 494.34 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 118,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,745.41/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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