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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.09 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.09 and 147.44 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.09 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.09 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.09 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 48,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,963.35/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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