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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.20 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.20 and 148.16 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.20 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.20 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.20 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 49,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,070.59/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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