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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 359.94 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 359.94 and 153.90 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 359.94 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/359.94 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 359.94 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 55,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392.20/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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