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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 334.34 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 334.34 and 232.35 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 334.34 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/334.34 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 334.34 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 77,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684.48/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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