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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 361.17 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 361.17 and 236.46 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 361.17 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/361.17 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 361.17 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 85,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,402.26/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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