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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 360.88 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 360.88 and 233.79 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 360.88 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/360.88 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 360.88 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 84,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,368.85/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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