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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 331.22 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 331.22 and 152.71 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 331.22 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/331.22 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 331.22 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 50,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580.16/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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