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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 503.01 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 503.01 and 240.21 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 503.01 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/503.01 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 503.01 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 120,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,828.03/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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