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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 332.13 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 332.13 and 152.23 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 332.13 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/332.13 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 332.13 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 50,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560.15/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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