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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 494.76 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 494.76 and 240.48 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 494.76 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/494.76 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 494.76 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 118,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,979.88/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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