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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 331.55 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 331.55 and 151.66 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 331.55 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/331.55 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 331.55 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 50,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283.10/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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