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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 330.91 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 330.91 and 152.57 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 330.91 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/330.91 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 330.91 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 50,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486.94/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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