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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.53, 331.79 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.53, 331.79 and 147.24 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.53 : 331.79 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.53/331.79 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.53x = 331.79 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.53x = 48,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852.02/240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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