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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 334.08 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 334.08 and 237.59 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 334.08 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/334.08 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 334.08 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 79,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,372.40/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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