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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 331.43 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 331.43 and 196.22 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 331.43 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/331.43 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 331.43 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 65,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,033.04/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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