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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.83 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.83 and 157.54 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.83 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.83 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.83 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 52,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276.50/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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