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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 361.10 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 361.10 and 149.75 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 361.10 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/361.10 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 361.10 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 54,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.88/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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