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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.10 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.10 and 235.99 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.10 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.10 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.10 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 84,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980.00/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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