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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.37 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.37 and 152.28 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.37 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.37 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.37 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 50,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.30/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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