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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 358.40 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 358.40 and 237.84 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 358.40 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/358.40 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 358.40 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 85,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241.86/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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