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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 332.16 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 332.16 and 153.40 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 332.16 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/332.16 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 332.16 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 50,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953.34/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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