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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 332.02 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 332.02 and 175.30 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 332.02 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/332.02 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 332.02 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 58,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201.51/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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