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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 332.18 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 332.18 and 185.23 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 332.18 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/332.18 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 332.18 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 61,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527.11/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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