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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.78 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.78 and 159.34 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.78 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.78 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.78 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 57,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,486.69/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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