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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 331.73 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 331.73 and 147.15 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 331.73 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/331.73 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 331.73 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 48,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,813.81/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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