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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.41 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.41 and 158.03 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.41 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.41 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.41 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 52,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530.75/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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