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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 360.77 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 360.77 and 144.25 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 360.77 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/360.77 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 360.77 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 52,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041.07/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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