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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 331.46 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 331.46 and 152.89 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 331.46 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/331.46 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 331.46 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 50,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,675.90/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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