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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.44 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.44 and 152.82 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.44 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.44 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.44 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 50,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,650.66/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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