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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 359.67 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 359.67 and 148.82 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 359.67 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/359.67 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 359.67 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 53,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,526.09/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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