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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 361.87 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 361.87 and 231.66 is: 348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 361.87 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/361.87 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 361.87 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 83,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,830.23/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.17

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