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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 332.20 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 332.20 and 157.76 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 332.20 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/332.20 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 332.20 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 52,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,406.77/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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