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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 331.27 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 331.27 and 157.22 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 331.27 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/331.27 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 331.27 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 52,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,081.46/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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