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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.92 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.92 and 149.64 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.92 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.92 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.92 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 54,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008.07/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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