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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 332.22 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 332.22 and 152.26 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 332.22 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/332.22 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 332.22 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 50,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,583.82/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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