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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 360.14 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 360.14 and 157.98 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 360.14 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/360.14 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 360.14 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 56,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,894.92/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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