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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.53 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.53 and 234.63 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.53 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.53 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.53 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 84,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,825.78/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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