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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 332.34 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 332.34 and 147.58 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 332.34 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/332.34 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 332.34 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 49,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,046.74/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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