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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 331.17 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 331.17 and 146.68 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 331.17 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/331.17 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 331.17 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 48,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576.02/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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