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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.13, 331.23 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.13, 331.23 and 157.30 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.13 : 331.23 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.13/331.23 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.13x = 331.23 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.13x = 52,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102.48/240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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