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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 360.39 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 360.39 and 238.32 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 360.39 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/360.39 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 360.39 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 85,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,888.14/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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