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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.89, 332.51 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.89, 332.51 and 158.22 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.89 : 332.51 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.89/332.51 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.89x = 332.51 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.89x = 52,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,608.94/240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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