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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.95 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.95 and 157.51 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.95 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.95 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.95 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 52,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285.44/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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