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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.76 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.76 and 231 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.76 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.76 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.76 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 76,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,867.56/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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