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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 331.53 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 331.53 and 153.02 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 331.53 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/331.53 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 331.53 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 50,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,730.72/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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