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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 331.38 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 331.38 and 182.01 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 331.38 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/331.38 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 331.38 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 60,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,314.47/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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