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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 332.64 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 332.64 and 236.40 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 332.64 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/332.64 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 332.64 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 78,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,636.10/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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