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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 332.31 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 332.31 and 182.38 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 332.31 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/332.31 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 332.31 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 60,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606.70/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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