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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 361.06 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 361.06 and 233.58 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 361.06 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/361.06 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 361.06 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 84,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337.16/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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