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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 361.08 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 361.08 and 144.24 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 361.08 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/361.08 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 361.08 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 52,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082.18/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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