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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 359.30 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 359.30 and 238.08 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 359.30 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/359.30 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 359.30 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 85,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542.14/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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