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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 332.12 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 332.12 and 182.32 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 332.12 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/332.12 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 332.12 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 60,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552.12/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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