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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 494.72 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 494.72 and 240.62 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 494.72 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/494.72 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 494.72 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 119,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,041.36/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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