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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 359.49 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 359.49 and 235.10 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 359.49 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/359.49 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 359.49 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 84,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516.56/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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