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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 360.70 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 360.70 and 158.35 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 360.70 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/360.70 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 360.70 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 57,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116.85/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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