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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 328.52 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 328.52 and 235.02 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 328.52 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/328.52 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 328.52 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 77,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,207.60/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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