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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 332.58 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 332.58 and 147.71 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 332.58 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/332.58 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 332.58 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 49,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.73/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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