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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 332.30 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 332.30 and 152.33 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 332.30 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/332.30 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 332.30 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 50,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,617.98/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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