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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 360.54 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 360.54 and 94.21 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 360.54 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/360.54 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 360.54 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 33,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966.00/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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