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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 331.44 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 331.44 and 166.48 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 331.44 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/331.44 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 331.44 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 55,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178.13/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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