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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.47 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.47 and 233.17 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.47 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.47 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.47 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 77,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,520.37/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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