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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 363.20 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 363.20 and 232.11 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 363.20 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/363.20 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 363.20 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 84,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302.35/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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