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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 330.03 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 330.03 and 236.64 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 330.03 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/330.03 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 330.03 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 78,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.30/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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