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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.66 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.66 and 144.28 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.66 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.66 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.66 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 52,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,036.02/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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