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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 360.04 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 360.04 and 158.85 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 360.04 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/360.04 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 360.04 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 57,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.35/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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