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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 332.20 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 332.20 and 147.46 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 332.20 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/332.20 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 332.20 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 48,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986.21/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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