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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 332.44 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 332.44 and 152.37 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 332.44 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/332.44 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 332.44 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 50,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653.50/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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