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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 331.85 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 331.85 and 151.91 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 331.85 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/331.85 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 331.85 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 50,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,411.33/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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