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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 332.42 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 332.42 and 153.56 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 332.42 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/332.42 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 332.42 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 51,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046.42/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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