Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 332 and 152.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240.48, 332 and 152.07 is: 209.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240.48 : 332 = 152.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240.48/332 = 152.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240.48x = 332 × 152.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240.48x = 50,487.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,487.24/240.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209.95
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