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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 360.88 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 360.88 and 96.35 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 360.88 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/360.88 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 360.88 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 34,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,768.74/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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