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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 360.60 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 360.60 and 234.80 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 360.60 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/360.60 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 360.60 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 84,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668.88/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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