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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 360.42 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 360.42 and 96.22 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 360.42 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/360.42 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 360.42 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 34,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679.61/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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