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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 333.50 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 333.50 and 231.44 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 333.50 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/333.50 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 333.50 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 77,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,182.42/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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