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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 332.12 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 332.12 and 152.16 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 332.12 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/332.12 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 332.12 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 50,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,535.38/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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