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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 330.98 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 330.98 and 152.64 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 330.98 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/330.98 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 330.98 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 50,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520.02/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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