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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 359.52 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 359.52 and 149.14 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 359.52 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/359.52 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 359.52 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 53,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,618.81/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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