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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 332.64 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 332.64 and 182.84 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 332.64 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/332.64 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 332.64 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 60,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,819.90/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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