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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 332.23 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 332.23 and 152.42 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 332.23 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/332.23 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 332.23 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 50,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,639.76/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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