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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.49 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.49 and 231.58 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.49 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.49 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.49 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 83,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250.69/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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