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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 360.09 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 360.09 and 154.50 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 360.09 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/360.09 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 360.09 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 55,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633.91/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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