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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.28 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.28 and 153.60 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.28 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.28 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.28 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 51,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,038.21/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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