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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.58 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.58 and 158.15 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.58 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.58 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.58 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 52,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595.86/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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