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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 332.42 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 332.42 and 158.02 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 332.42 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/332.42 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 332.42 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 52,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529.01/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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