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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 359.79 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 359.79 and 144.34 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 359.79 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/359.79 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 359.79 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 51,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.09/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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