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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.89 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.89 and 236.89 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.89 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.89 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.89 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 85,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,491.23/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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