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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 332.18 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 332.18 and 153.48 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 332.18 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/332.18 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 332.18 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 50,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.56/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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