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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 359.46 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 359.46 and 234.96 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 359.46 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/359.46 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 359.46 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 84,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,458.72/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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