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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 331.56 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 331.56 and 182.36 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 331.56 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/331.56 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 331.56 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 60,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463.28/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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