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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.08 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.08 and 143.94 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.08 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.08 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.08 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 51,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829.20/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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