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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.06 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.06 and 95.88 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.06 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.06 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.06 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 34,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522.55/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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