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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 331.30 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 331.30 and 154.92 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 331.30 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/331.30 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 331.30 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 51,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325.00/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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