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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 329.36 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 329.36 and 238.07 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 329.36 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/329.36 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 329.36 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 78,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,407.90/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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