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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.16 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.16 and 158.04 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.16 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.16 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.16 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 52,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494.57/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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