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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 332.17 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 332.17 and 147.48 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 332.17 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/332.17 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 332.17 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 48,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.43/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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