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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 494.96 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 494.96 and 240.82 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 494.96 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/494.96 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 494.96 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 119,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,197.96/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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