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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.82 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.82 and 158.94 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.82 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.82 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.82 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 57,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.79/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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