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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 363.14 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 363.14 and 232.49 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 363.14 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/363.14 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 363.14 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 84,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,423.44/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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