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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 331.54 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 331.54 and 157.14 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 331.54 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/331.54 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 331.54 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 52,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098.20/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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