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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 331.39 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 331.39 and 151.69 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 331.39 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/331.39 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 331.39 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 50,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,268.55/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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