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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.22 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.22 and 153.39 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.22 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.22 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.22 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 55,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,253.37/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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