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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.25, 331.51 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.25, 331.51 and 152.88 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.25 : 331.51 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.25/331.51 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.25x = 331.51 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.25x = 50,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,681.25/240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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