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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 494.81 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 494.81 and 240.66 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 494.81 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/494.81 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 494.81 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 119,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,080.97/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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