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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 357.28 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 357.28 and 231.45 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 357.28 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/357.28 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 357.28 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 82,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692.46/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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