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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 332.26 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 332.26 and 153.55 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 332.26 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/332.26 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 332.26 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 51,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,017.31/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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