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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 495.17 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 495.17 and 240.30 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 495.17 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/495.17 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 495.17 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 118,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,988.15/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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