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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.13 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.13 and 147.79 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.13 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.13 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.13 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 53,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,223.61/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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