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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.20 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.20 and 157.12 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.20 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.20 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.20 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 52,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.14/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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