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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.06 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.06 and 149.07 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.06 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.06 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.06 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 53,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.94/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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