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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 331.44 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 331.44 and 152.92 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 331.44 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/331.44 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 331.44 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 50,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,683.80/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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