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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.59 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.59 and 94.23 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.59 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.59 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.59 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 33,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.40/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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