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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 333.60 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 333.60 and 230.80 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 333.60 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/333.60 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 333.60 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 76,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,994.88/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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