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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 332.15 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 332.15 and 235.98 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 332.15 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/332.15 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 332.15 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 78,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,379.58/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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