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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 358.36 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 358.36 and 236.04 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 358.36 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/358.36 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 358.36 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 84,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,587.29/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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