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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 359.78 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 359.78 and 148.55 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 359.78 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/359.78 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 359.78 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 53,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,442.78/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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