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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.10, 331.44 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.10, 331.44 and 151.66 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.10 : 331.44 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.10/331.44 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.10x = 331.44 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.10x = 50,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.77/240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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