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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 332.02 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 332.02 and 147.30 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 332.02 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/332.02 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 332.02 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 48,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,904.89/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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