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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.07 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.07 and 153.30 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.07 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.07 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.07 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 50,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906.33/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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