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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.01, 331.22 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.01, 331.22 and 151.52 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.01 : 331.22 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.01/331.22 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.01x = 331.22 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.01x = 50,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,186.45/240.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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