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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.97 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.97 and 152.04 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.97 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.97 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.97 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 50,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,473.20/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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