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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 330.48 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 330.48 and 196.83 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 330.48 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/330.48 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 330.48 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 65,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,048.38/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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