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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 362.15 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 362.15 and 237.24 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 362.15 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/362.15 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 362.15 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 85,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,916.47/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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