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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.05 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.05 and 240.86 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.05 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.05 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.05 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 119,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,237.78/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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