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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.79 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.79 and 157.35 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.79 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.79 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.79 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 52,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,206.37/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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