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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.71 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.71 and 153.21 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.71 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.71 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.71 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 50,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.29/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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