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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 494.70 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 494.70 and 240.46 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 494.70 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/494.70 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 494.70 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 118,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,955.56/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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