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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 332.19 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 332.19 and 147.44 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 332.19 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/332.19 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 332.19 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 48,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977.36/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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