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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 331.11 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 331.11 and 152.64 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 331.11 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/331.11 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 331.11 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 50,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540.63/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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