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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 331.61 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 331.61 and 157.58 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 331.61 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/331.61 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 331.61 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 52,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.10/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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