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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.48 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.48 and 199.44 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.48 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.48 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.48 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 71,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,894.13/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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