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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.09 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.09 and 233.04 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.09 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.09 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.09 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 83,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915.37/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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