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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 331.38 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 331.38 and 196.04 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 331.38 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/331.38 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 331.38 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 64,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.93/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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