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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 332.59 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 332.59 and 158.04 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 332.59 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/332.59 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 332.59 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 52,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,562.52/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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