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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.30 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.30 and 96.04 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.30 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.30 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.30 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 34,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.21/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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