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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.37 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.37 and 153.63 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.37 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.37 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.37 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 51,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,062.00/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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