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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 331.18 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 331.18 and 151.50 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 331.18 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/331.18 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 331.18 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 50,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.77/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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