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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 331.94 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 331.94 and 153.22 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 331.94 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/331.94 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 331.94 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 50,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,859.85/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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