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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 360 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 360 and 153.63 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 360 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/360 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 360 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 55,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306.80/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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