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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.58 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.58 and 96.08 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.58 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.58 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.58 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 34,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.53/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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