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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 331.56 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 331.56 and 157.34 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 331.56 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/331.56 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 331.56 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 52,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166.61/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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