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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 330.60 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 330.60 and 181.84 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 330.60 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/330.60 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 330.60 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 60,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,116.30/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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