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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 359.98 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 359.98 and 148.86 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 359.98 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/359.98 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 359.98 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 53,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586.25/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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