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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 360.32 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 360.32 and 229.88 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 360.32 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/360.32 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 360.32 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 82,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,830.11/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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