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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.00, 331.34 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.00, 331.34 and 157.07 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.00 : 331.34 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.00/331.34 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.00x = 331.34 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.00x = 52,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044.50/240.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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