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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 494.33 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 494.33 and 240.12 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 494.33 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/494.33 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 494.33 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 118,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,697.32/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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