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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 360.39 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 360.39 and 231.62 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 360.39 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/360.39 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 360.39 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 83,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,473.53/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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