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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 331.96 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 331.96 and 153.20 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 331.96 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/331.96 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 331.96 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 50,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,856.27/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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