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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 332.32 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 332.32 and 147.72 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 332.32 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/332.32 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 332.32 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 49,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091.14/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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