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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.19, 331.47 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.19, 331.47 and 157.43 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.19 : 331.47 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.19/331.47 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.19x = 331.47 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.19x = 52,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184.15/240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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