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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.18 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.18 and 148.96 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.18 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.18 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.18 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 53,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652.41/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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