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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.24 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.24 and 147.66 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.24 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.24 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.24 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 49,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057.82/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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