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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.06 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.06 and 143.92 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.06 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.06 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.06 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 51,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.84/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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