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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 363.33 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 363.33 and 240.72 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 363.33 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/363.33 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 363.33 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 87,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,460.80/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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