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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 331.99 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 331.99 and 153.19 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 331.99 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/331.99 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 331.99 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 50,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,857.55/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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