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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 361.67 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 361.67 and 232.69 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 361.67 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/361.67 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 361.67 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 84,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,156.99/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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