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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.49 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.49 and 157.19 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.49 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.49 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.49 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 52,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.65/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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