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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.38 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.38 and 185.22 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.38 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.38 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.38 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 61,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378.20/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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