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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 331.84 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 331.84 and 232.55 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 331.84 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/331.84 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 331.84 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 77,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,168.40/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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