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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 332.14 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 332.14 and 147.42 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 332.14 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/332.14 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 332.14 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 48,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,964.17/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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