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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 361.50 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 361.50 and 149.32 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 361.50 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/361.50 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 361.50 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 53,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.18/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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