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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 333.65 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 333.65 and 236.81 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 333.65 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/333.65 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 333.65 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 79,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.80/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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