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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.33 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.33 and 95.98 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.33 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.33 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.33 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 34,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584.47/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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