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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.54 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.54 and 158.88 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.54 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.54 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.54 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 57,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,282.60/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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