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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 332.06 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 332.06 and 153.35 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 332.06 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/332.06 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 332.06 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 50,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921.40/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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