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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 332.04 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 332.04 and 237.20 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 332.04 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/332.04 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 332.04 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 78,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,759.89/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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