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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.41 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.41 and 95.99 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.41 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.41 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.41 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 34,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595.76/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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