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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 332.00 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 332.00 and 153.29 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 332.00 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/332.00 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 332.00 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 50,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.92/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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