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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.04 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.04 and 143.36 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.04 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.04 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.04 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 51,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471.97/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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