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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 333.76 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 333.76 and 231.04 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 333.76 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/333.76 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 333.76 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 77,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,111.91/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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