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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 363.04 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 363.04 and 238.08 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 363.04 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/363.04 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 363.04 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 86,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.56/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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