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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.32 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.32 and 237.04 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.32 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.32 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.32 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 78,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536.09/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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