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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.46 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.46 and 153 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.46 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.46 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.46 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 50,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713.38/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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