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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 502.92 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 502.92 and 240.38 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 502.92 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/502.92 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 502.92 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 120,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,891.91/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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