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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.62 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.62 and 237.24 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.62 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.62 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.62 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 85,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,790.73/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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