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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 331.97 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 331.97 and 147.35 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 331.97 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/331.97 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 331.97 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 48,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915.78/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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