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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 331.31 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 331.31 and 157.11 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 331.31 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/331.31 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 331.31 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 52,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052.24/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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