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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.11 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.11 and 182.30 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.11 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.11 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.11 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 65,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.71/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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