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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 332.37 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 332.37 and 238.77 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 332.37 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/332.37 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 332.37 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 79,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359.98/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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