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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 359.82 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 359.82 and 158.93 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 359.82 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/359.82 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 359.82 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 57,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.39/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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