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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 330.32 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 330.32 and 237.32 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 330.32 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/330.32 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 330.32 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 78,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388.70/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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