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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 332.64 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 332.64 and 240.64 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 332.64 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/332.64 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 332.64 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 80,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046.49/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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