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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 331.08 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 331.08 and 174.32 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 331.08 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/331.08 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 331.08 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 57,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.87/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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