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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.96 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.96 and 235.68 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.96 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.96 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.96 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 85,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,071.05/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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