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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 502.81 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 502.81 and 240.06 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 502.81 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/502.81 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 502.81 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 120,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,705.85/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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