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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 331.21 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 331.21 and 152.66 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 331.21 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/331.21 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 331.21 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 50,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562.52/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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