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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 332.49 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 332.49 and 153.64 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 332.49 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/332.49 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 332.49 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 51,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.76/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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