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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 360.91 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 360.91 and 153.57 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 360.91 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/360.91 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 360.91 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 55,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424.95/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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