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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.75, 332.08 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.75, 332.08 and 157.93 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 332.08 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/332.08 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 332.08 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 52,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,444.17/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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