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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.16 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.16 and 240.03 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.16 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.16 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.16 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 130,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,134.66/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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