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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 494.98 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 494.98 and 240.73 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 494.98 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/494.98 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 494.98 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 119,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,154.70/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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