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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 330.54 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 330.54 and 237.44 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 330.54 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/330.54 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 330.54 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 78,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,483.42/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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