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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.13 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.13 and 157.83 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.13 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.13 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.13 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 52,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420.08/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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