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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 332.03 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 332.03 and 147.35 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 332.03 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/332.03 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 332.03 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 48,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.82/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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