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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.12 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.12 and 152.56 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.12 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.12 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.12 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 50,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515.67/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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