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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 503.17 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 503.17 and 240.34 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 503.17 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/503.17 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 503.17 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 120,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,931.88/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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