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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.97, 332.59 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.97, 332.59 and 152.44 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.97 : 332.59 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.97/332.59 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.97x = 332.59 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.97x = 50,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699.26/240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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