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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.50 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.50 and 158.07 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.50 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.50 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.50 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 56,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,983.44/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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