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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 332.46 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 332.46 and 158.05 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 332.46 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/332.46 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 332.46 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 52,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.30/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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