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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.94, 332.49 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.94, 332.49 and 158.18 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.94 : 332.49 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.94/332.49 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.94x = 332.49 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.94x = 52,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593.27/240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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