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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 331.77 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 331.77 and 150.76 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 331.77 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/331.77 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 331.77 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 50,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016.05/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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