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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 334.67 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 334.67 and 237.94 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 334.67 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/334.67 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 334.67 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 79,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,629.35/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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