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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.80 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.80 and 236.96 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.80 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.80 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.80 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 78,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,622.02/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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