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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 332.09 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 332.09 and 153.28 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 332.09 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/332.09 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 332.09 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 50,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,902.76/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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