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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.29 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.29 and 158.01 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.29 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.29 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.29 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 56,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930.56/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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