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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.41 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.41 and 142.83 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.41 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.41 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.41 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 51,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476.65/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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