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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 494.78 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 494.78 and 240.73 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 494.78 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/494.78 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 494.78 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 119,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,105.95/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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