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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.98 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.98 and 175.37 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.98 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.98 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.98 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 58,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392.60/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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