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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.75 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.75 and 192.15 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.75 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.75 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.75 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 69,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,317.15/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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