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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 331.38 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 331.38 and 157.12 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 331.38 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/331.38 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 331.38 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 52,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,066.22/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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