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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.26 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.26 and 153.56 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.26 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.26 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.26 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 51,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021.85/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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