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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.42 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.42 and 148.91 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.42 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.42 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.42 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 53,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671.14/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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