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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 332.20 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 332.20 and 157.92 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 332.20 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/332.20 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 332.20 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 52,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461.02/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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