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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 360.59 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 360.59 and 159.22 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 360.59 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/360.59 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 360.59 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 57,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,411.44/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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