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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.40 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.40 and 148.53 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.40 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.40 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.40 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 53,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,531.47/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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