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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 332.48 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 332.48 and 153.65 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 332.48 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/332.48 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 332.48 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 51,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.12/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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