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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 331.63 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 331.63 and 151.73 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 331.63 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/331.63 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 331.63 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 50,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.43/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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