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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 495.39 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 495.39 and 240.96 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 495.39 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/495.39 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 495.39 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 119,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,369.17/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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