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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.14 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.14 and 236.48 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.14 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.14 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.14 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 78,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307.99/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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