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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 333.58 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 333.58 and 236.98 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 333.58 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/333.58 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 333.58 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 79,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,051.79/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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