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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 494.73 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 494.73 and 240.64 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 494.73 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/494.73 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 494.73 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 119,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,051.83/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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