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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.20 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.20 and 181.32 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.20 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.20 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.20 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 60,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,053.18/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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