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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 360.66 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 360.66 and 96.22 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 360.66 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/360.66 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 360.66 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 34,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.71/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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