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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.51, 361.37 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.51, 361.37 and 153.89 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.51 : 361.37 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.51/361.37 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.51x = 361.37 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.51x = 55,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,608.65/240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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