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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 333.99 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 333.99 and 232.10 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 333.99 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/333.99 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 333.99 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 77,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,519.08/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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