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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.82 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.82 and 240.56 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.82 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.82 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.82 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 119,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,031.43/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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