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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 361.04 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 361.04 and 143.16 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 361.04 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/361.04 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 361.04 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 51,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,686.49/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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