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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 494.13 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 494.13 and 240.27 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 494.13 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/494.13 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 494.13 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 118,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724.62/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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