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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 361.08 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 361.08 and 195.24 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 361.08 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/361.08 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 361.08 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 70,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497.26/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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