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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.95 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.95 and 147.33 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.95 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.95 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.95 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 48,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,905.50/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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