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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 363.20 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 363.20 and 237.60 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 363.20 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/363.20 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 363.20 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 86,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,296.32/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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