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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 360.45 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 360.45 and 148.91 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 360.45 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/360.45 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 360.45 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 53,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.61/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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