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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 359.98 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 359.98 and 158.94 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 359.98 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/359.98 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 359.98 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 57,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.22/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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