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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 358.25 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 358.25 and 232.44 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 358.25 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/358.25 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 358.25 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 83,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271.63/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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