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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 331.18 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 331.18 and 152.82 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 331.18 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/331.18 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 331.18 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 50,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610.93/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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