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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 330.72 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 330.72 and 181.92 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 330.72 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/330.72 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 330.72 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 60,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164.58/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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