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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 331.77 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 331.77 and 153.27 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 331.77 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/331.77 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 331.77 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 50,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,850.39/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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