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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.36 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.36 and 144 is: 216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.36 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.36 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.36 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 51,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.84/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216

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