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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 360.06 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 360.06 and 235.81 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 360.06 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/360.06 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 360.06 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 84,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,905.75/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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