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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 331.44 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 331.44 and 191.52 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 331.44 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/331.44 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 331.44 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 63,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,477.39/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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