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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 360.28 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 360.28 and 149.06 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 360.28 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/360.28 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 360.28 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 53,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703.34/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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