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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 358.96 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 358.96 and 232.41 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 358.96 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/358.96 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 358.96 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 83,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425.31/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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